Free admission and discounted overnight stays

The Canada Strong Pass is back for summer 2026! Parks Canada is offering free admission and a 25% discount on fees overnight stays from:

• June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Regular fees apply from January 16 to June 18, 2026 inclusive and from September 8 to October 12, 2026 inclusive.

Learn what this means for your visit to Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site.

Free admission at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

The Government of Canada is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from:

• June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

What's included in free admission at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

During the Canada Strong Pass periods, no fees apply for :

• lockage

What's not included in free admission at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

During the Canada Strong Pass periods, fees still apply for:

• mooring;
• shore power;
• services provided by third parties;
• nautical charts;
• parking (where applicable);
• permits (e.g. research, drone use, your event at the canal).

Where free admission applies

Free admission only applies to places operated by and for Parks Canada, during regular operating hours. 

Where Parks Canada free admission doesn't apply

Parks Canada free admission does not apply to:

• provincial or territorial parks
• Sépaq parks in Québec
• municipal and private parks
• parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
• locations operated by third parties

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Free admission details for the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

When lockage is free

Lockage is free, during regular operating hours from:

• June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Regular fees apply from January 16 to June 18, 2026 inclusive and from September 8 to October 12, 2026 inclusive.

Who gets free lockage

Lockage is free for all visitors from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.

How to get a free lockage

No permit or ticket is required to pass through the lock of the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site from June 19 to september 7, 2026 inclusive.

Parks Canada staff will continue to welcome visitors and boaters at the lock station of the canal.

Sales of lockage permits

The Canada Strong Pass is in effect:

• June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Available to buy online

The following admission passes and permits can be bought online:

• Seasonal mooring permits (At the start of the sailing season)

Available to buy in-person

You can buy lockage permits in person outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods, on site at lock stations.

For those visiting outside of the free admission dates, Parks Canada’s team members will help you find the best value for admission once you arrive.

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25% off overnight stays at Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

A discount of 25% will apply to fees for roofed accommodations operated by Parks Canada at Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site from:

• June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Regular fees apply from January 16 to June 18, 2026 inclusive and from September 8 to October 12, 2026 inclusive.

The 25% discount is part of the Canada Strong Pass, and may not be combined with other promotions. If more than 1 discount applies, you will receive whichever discount is greater.

What is included in the 25% discount at Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

• oTENTiks 

What’s not included in the 25% discount at Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

During the Canada Strong Pass periods, fees still apply for:

• mooring
• programs not usually included with admission
• services provided by third parties
• firewood
• permits
• parking

Reservation system administrative fees still apply.

This is not an exhaustive list. Refer to fees at Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site.

Where the 25% off applies

The discount is offered on camping and accommodations operated by Parks Canada, during operating hours.

Where the 25% off doesn’t apply

The 25% discount on camping and roofed accommodation does not apply at:

• provincial or territorial parks
• Sépaq parks in Québec
• municipal and private parks
• parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
• camping and accommodations operated by third parties

Details for 25% off camping and overnight stays at Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

How to get the 25% discount

The reduced camping rate is open to all visitors.

All overnight accommodations at Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site require advanced reservations. Confirm reservation requirements and availability before you travel.

Reservations booked directly with Parks Canada

Reservation launch date

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site reservations for the 2026 visitor season launch on February.

• Parks Canada reservations

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Contact Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

If you have a question not answered above, contact infocanalqc@pc.gc.ca.

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Plan ahead for your trip

Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world, for present and future generations.

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site is very busy, especially in the summer. Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and to help protect these treasured places.

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Safety and guidelines

Safety on the banks, on the water and regulations.

Lockage and navigation

Information on navigation and lockage: routes, night mooring and much more.